Chapter 136: Mutual Suspicions

"I beg of you, just let me go. There is no real benefit for you in keeping me here. Besides, some things in this place have to be found by each person on their own; following me around like this won't help you at all!"

His expression shifted slightly as he spoke. In truth, when this had all begun, Zhao Yuan and his companions never intended to keep this person for long. However, given the current situation, some things could no longer be explained by mere luck.

"Then why don't you tell us properly how long you've been here, how much you've found, and where you found those things? We have certain items we need to recover, and they happen to be in your possession!"

The man gave an awkward laugh, guiltily scratching the back of his head as he unconsciously took two steps backward.

The Black and White Duo were genuinely reluctant to lose a job that paid ten or twenty thousand a month. Glancing up at Yang Lefan, they felt the sharp, blade-like gaze pierce them, causing them to shrink back instinctively. The brothers exchanged a look, sharing a silent understanding: they would rather lose their jobs than get punched.

The first wave of disciples guarding the lower level dared not act rashly; instead, they intercepted and struck down the demonic beasts attempting to fly toward Xiaoyaozi. This fierce battle did not begin with a formal signal; it had started the moment the first beast crawled out from the lake.

A-Feng frowned slightly. She truly had not expected that there had been a past between the Emperor of the Guzhu Kingdom and her mother; however, that was all in the past.

Having spent over a year honing his skills within the Xiaoyao Sect, he was no longer as frivolous as he had once been. In the past, he would have snatched up any tasty treat he saw while traveling, but now, things were very different.

The Zhou army waited in a state of tense defense for about the time it took an incense stick to burn, when finally, a thunderous roar of shouting men and neighing horses echoed from the southwest.

Speaking of delicious food, Yue Yue couldn't help but drool. Lying across her desk, she was burning the midnight oil, making final preparations for the CET-6 English exam. She pouted, "I'm not at school tonight; I'm at home reviewing." Her tone was filled with deep regret.

"Well, Luo Xi, the mistresses are in a bad mood, so what do you need me to do?" Master Wang said, leading Luo Xi inside and beginning to tidy up.

Long afterward, Lin Ranxuan realized that while Xiya’s slender fingers were plucking the strings of the zither, they were also plucking at his heart.

"Everyone hopes for the branches to flourish, and everyone wants the phoenix to shine, yet they do not know that it is lonely at the top," she replied to the man before her in a cold, detached voice.

Yang Yan immediately turned the car around, headed back into Canadian territory, and then sought a route to speed toward the western side of the Rocky Mountains.

Wuwei pointed at the map and said, "They should be here. They have already entered the heart of the Rocky Mountains. It is very likely they intend to follow the foothills northward or southward into the United States. But why have they stopped here and remained motionless?" Wuwei struggled to guess the opponent's intentions.

Afterward, the look in Zhao Yuan's eyes began to calm, and a surge of early-stage Golden Core cultivation suddenly welled up within him. The Yang meridian in his body expanded abruptly, and a moment later, a look of bewilderment appeared in his eyes.

"I had the finest tailor in the Imperial City make these for you when I returned to the manor a few days ago. There are a few more pieces; I will have them sent to Manwu Garden another day." Zhongli Canye turned back, and seeing the blank expression on Qingcheng's face, he nearly burst out laughing, though he managed to restrain himself.

The vision stopped abruptly at this point, and a needle-like, stabbing pain surged into Zhao Yuan's mind. His consciousness felt as if it had suddenly encountered a massive repulsive force, ejecting him from the body of the Asura Statue.

Shadow wanted to say more, but in the end, he remained silent. He knew that if he persisted, his master would surely grow angry, so he had no choice but to yield to his master's will.

"Qingcheng is actually Man'er? My intuition was right after all. Even if her appearance has changed, the temperament she carries cannot change; the spark in the depths of her eyes cannot change..." Zhongli Cangfeng was also somewhat agitated; the mystery had finally been unraveled.

"I didn't invite you here to listen to your flattery. What I need are genuine strategies and tactics, as well as the ability to solve practical problems." Yongjiu immediately thought of the dilemma he was currently facing. This was a chance to put Xi Zhicai to the test.